Alabama Local Pulse

Healthcare expansions accelerating in Birmingham:

• Community Health Systems subsidiaries opened de novo centers in Birmingham.
• Acquisition deal to...

AmFirst Federal Credit Union, with Hoover branches, granted $160,000 equally to four charities via its Community First campaign.

• Covenant Rescue...

Weekend gun violence trend grips Birmingham metro:

• Birmingham: Altercation on 100 block of 3rd Ave N leaves 1 dead just before midnight Sunday; no...

Massive charity boost: Raised $24M total, including $3.5M to Children’s Hospital for research, surgical robots, and outreach.

• Youth & adaptive...

City of Huntsville shares current job listings:

• Open positions with FAQs on where to apply
• Details on application deadlines and interview info
  Great for locals seeking municipal roles—check now!

Nacropolis has submitted plans to Birmingham City Council for a seven-floor, 180-room hotel on the old Borough Buildings, a three-storey site. This urban project eyes downtown revitalization.

Local resilience shines: Women-owned Bama Health Foods at 1923 Bessemer Rd. vows “We aren’t going anywhere” despite Sunday car smashing through.

• No...

Critical fire safety alert for Birmingham homes after a triple-fatal blaze with no working detector.

• Free help: Get 2 detectors per household,...

Policy breather for local govs: DOJ extends ADA web compliance to April 2027 for cities 50k+ (like Birmingham, Huntsville), 2028 for smaller ones...

Birmingham Business Alliance's new BHM IQ initiative delivers advanced analytics and intelligence to attract investments in biosciences,...

Huntsville's growth from defense, NASA, and engineering draws highly-educated newcomers less tied to Alabama's GOP lean, creating Dem...

The City of Helena is now accepting applications for an Administrative Revenue Clerk. See the official website for more details.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Armed Suspect Barricade in Pelham: An armed suspect is barricaded inside a residence in the 700 block of Cahaba Manor...

Hoar Program Management finishes 12th floor intensive care buildout at Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children, adding 50 new ICU patient rooms and 49,000 square feet of support space. A win for regional pediatric healthcare infrastructure.

Governor Ivey signed key bills Thursday, boosting daily life in Alabama:

• Tax breaks: Deduct up to $1,000 overtime pay (2026-2028); grocery tax...

Relief hits Alabama hemp shops after months-long shutdowns from HB 445's new rules.

• 4-month closures nearly bankrupted owners like Healthy...

Huntsville/Madison County's job market thrives across sectors:

• Planning & Property: Full-time roles like On-Site Manager, Leasing Coordinator,...

Shelby County's food scene is buzzing with hospitality openings – perfect for locals seeking flexible work.

• Wendy's Closing Crew, Calera: PT/FT...

Remembering J. Mason Davis, a bold Birmingham voice in the city's development story:

• Graduated Talladega College '56; barred from UA Law School due...

• Discovery: Man's body found Friday morning inside a vehicle at TitleMax business on Green Springs Highway in Birmingham.
• Police Response: Call...